"As they rose from the table, Hermione got up too, and taking Harry's arm, she drew him to one side. 'Don't let Ron see what's on those Slytherins' badges,' she whispered urgently. ... .... Harry cast a curious glance at the crown-shaped badges as they passed the Slytherin table, and this time he made out the words etched onto them... WEASLEY IS OUR KING. With an unpleasant feeling that this could mean nothing good, he hurried Ron across the entrance hall, down the stone steps, and out into the icy air."